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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 2007
Page
4
The Gazette notes Springville students return to class as AAA urges caution in school zones. With more pupils on the move headlights on, reduced speed, and vigilance at crossings, buses, and driveways are emphasized for safety. Parents share responsibility to teach routes and eye contact with drivers.
The plan would fund a civilian U S Public Service Academy with 5 000 students on a closed base, offering a free rigorous education in exchange for five years of public service. Proponents cite retirements looming for federal leaders and high college costs, while critics warn about narrow training and impact on diverse student pools.
A column argues the Democratic Party collaborates with organized labor on wages health care pensions education and environmental protection. It notes labor’s influence on policy while urging voters to reflect on local issues from fuel costs to city maintenance and public services in Cedar Rapids and surrounding communities.
Industry sources note ongoing negotiations between Mediacom and the Big Ten Network with no public agreement announced as teams prepare for early college football matchups. Analysts warn disruption could affect cable lineups and game broadcasts if a deal remains unresolved.
Readers question IO utilities board approval of new coal plants near Waterloo Marshalltown and scrutinize tax funded housing conversion failures. Bill Bishop of Anamosa criticizes MAHP management and TouchPlay settlements while calling for transparency in public affairs and taxpayer accountability.
The piece notes higher taxi fares are needed as fuel averages climbed from 1.69 in 2005 to 2.94 3.00 plus per gallon and a taxi uses about 500 weekly fuel cost. It lists costs for painting decals radios meters and tops lights as essential startup and ongoing expenses in owner operations.
Four Oaks' Jim Ernst says the Osada project converting a downtown structure to low-cost housing will lose money even if fully occupied. Allianz received tax credits for the building.
Ray Dochterman of Marion argues Hillary Clinton can bridge divides by working with Republicans and foreign leaders. He highlights her 82 country visits and service on the Armed Services Committee as evidence of her experience to tackle Middle East crises.
The Nebraska case of Tory Bowen and Pamir Safi centers on two trials. A hung jury followed by a mistrial over pretrial publicity and a judge restricting language used to describe rape. Bowen, a 2004 Halloween party attendee, alleges nonconsensual sex and argues the judge overstepped in banning terms like rape and victim.
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